| Although eggs are associated with being high in | | | | come from hens that lived a humane life, were not |
| cholesterol, they conversely contain many nutrients | | | | exposed to harmful pesticides and fed a variety of |
| that benefit the human body. When eaten in | | | | nutritional feeds ultimately lead to better tasting eggs. |
| moderation, the benefits of eating eggs outweigh the | | | | 1. Hens live better lives to produce organic eggs. |
| negatives; furthermore, the benefits of eating organic | | | | Organic eggs that have the USDA label on them |
| eggs outweigh the benefits of eating non-organic eggs. | | | | mean that the hens lived in a humane environment. |
| So, how do eggs benefit human health? Why are | | | | This generally means that hens are either cage-free or |
| organic eggs so much better? Here are five reasons | | | | free-range to produce organic eggs. These terms do |
| why to eat organic eggs. | | | | not have clear definitions, however, hens that produce |
| 1. Eggs are naturally healthy, especially organic eggs. | | | | eggs from these types of facilities live in environments |
| There is a reason that so many individuals eat eggs | | | | that promote the animals' well-being. |
| for breakfast: they are packed with nutrients, protein | | | | 1. Organic eggs may have less chance of being |
| and healthy fats to start the day off right. Significant | | | | contaminated with salmonella. |
| quantities of vitamins such as A, D, B12 and B2, as well | | | | Although not scientifically proven, organic eggs may |
| as niacin and folic acid are found in eggs. Aside from | | | | reduce the risk of contracting salmonella. The reason |
| the nutrition facts label, health-enhancing caretenoids, | | | | for this is due to hens living in better environments. |
| like lutein and zeaxanthin that promote ocular health | | | | Salmonella has been associated with eggs that are |
| are found in eggs as well. Organic eggs contain all of | | | | from hens that are raised within close proximity to one |
| this good stuff without hormones, antibiotics or other | | | | another. When hens have space to move around and |
| harmful additives. | | | | are not in close-quarters, there is less contact with one |
| 1. Organic eggs are green eggs. | | | | another which lessens the chance of spreading |
| Dr. Suess may have written about eggs that were | | | | disease. |
| green in color, however, organic eggs can define eggs | | | | Eggs have been one of the most controversial foods |
| that are environmentally-friendly. Organic eggs that | | | | in American history, as their high cholesterol content |
| earn a seal from the USDA must come from hens | | | | has caused many individuals to avoid eating them. |
| that were not subjected to antibiotics, hormones, | | | | Although there is a high amount of cholesterol present |
| pesticides or herbicides, as well as the food that they | | | | in eggs, there are numerous health-enhancing nutrients |
| ate. Fewer toxins and pesticides make for a healthier | | | | as well. Additionally, organic eggs can increase the |
| environment, as well as happier chickens. | | | | overall benefits, as they have less impact on the |
| 1. Do organic eggs taste better? | | | | environment, come from healthier hens and may have |
| There is much controversy to whether organic eggs | | | | less risk of contracting disease. When eaten in |
| taste better than commercially produced eggs. Many | | | | moderation, eggs are an excellent part of one's diet, |
| advocates for organic eggs have dubbed eggs that | | | | and can have many health-enhancing effects. |